Resolution - #19-102 - 04/23/2019

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Councilmember Musgrove introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #19-102 RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT WHEREAS, the City has identified a contamination cleanup project within the City that known as River Walk Village. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City of Ramsey approves the Contamination Cleanup Grant Application to be submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). 2. That the City of Ramsey is located within the seven county metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, and is participating in the local housing incentives program under section 473.254. 3. That the City of Ramsey shall act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on May 1, 2019 and that the Community Development Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding on behalf of the City of Ramsey. 4. That the City of Ramsey has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration. 5. That the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified and funded by the Anoka County Housing Redevelopment Authority Fund. 6. That the City of Ramsey has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. 7. That upon approval by the state, the City of Ramsey may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced project(s) and that the City of Ramsey certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract documents. 8. That the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Applicant. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor LeTourneau Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Heinrich Councilmember Shryock and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Riley